I know I’m not the only person in love with the Macaroni and Cheese at Jiko, right? This signature restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — and this dish in particular! — regularly tops my list when I’m visiting Disney World.

And when you run into me having dinner here, chances are better than great that I’ll be enjoying their Oak-Grilled Filet with a side of their amazing Mac and Cheese.

While the filet is a mainstay on their menu, the side dishes that it’s paired with tend to change up regularly. But Jiko created a legend with the filet and cheesy goodness combo; it had legions of fans! So normally, even if the mac and cheese isn’t on the menu, you can request it.

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People always think I’m crazy when I tell them about this dish…..like I travel all the way to Disney, eat in such a fancy restaurant, and I order mac and cheese? I try to tell them it’s NOT like kraft (which i love anyway) but until they have it they just don’t get it!

I tried this for the first time in May and fell in love! It was the most rich mac & cheese I ever had. I asked the waitress what’s in there and she mentioned mascarpone cheese. Not sure if that’s in there or if she made a mistake, but I’ll definitely try this receipe!

I’ve always wanted to try making this recipe with the filet at home, but I’ve never been lucky enough to go to Jiko! Could someone tell me a bit more about the sauce on top? Is it a red wine sauce, or more like a bbq type sauce which is sweet? Thank you!

Ashley it’s a red wine reduction, from what our most recent waiter told us it’s made with their South African wines. Think Cabernet, Shiraz or Malbec. Dry and smoky, balances out the creamy cheesiness of the Mac. Incredible!!!

When I went to Disney about 10 years ago, I had this dish for the first time and it was amazing!! I really hope that when we go back in Feb 2015 I can still get the mac n cheese with the filet. Thanks for sharing this recipe

I adore Jiko and animal kingdom lodge, it will forever remain in my soul and its going to be some years before I can ever go back. This is my favourite dish from Jiko and brings back soooo many memories 🙂